The Infinity Big Band will kick off the festival at 6 p.m. with featured trumpet soloists, Matthew Lefford, Emily Marsh and Sarah Ozga. Mateo Mendez and Tyler Roesler will be featured soloists on saxophones.

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The Babalu Band is pictured above.

Jazzfest Jamestown is a free family event presented to showcase the jazz musicians in the area. Popular jazz standard songs from all eras and styles will be performed including blues, swing, be-bop and funk. Area saxophonist, John Cross, will host and narrate the event. Other area jazz musicians will be invited to "sit in" at 10 p.m. with The Babalu Band, which has performed for the Chautauqua Lake Idol Competitions for the past nine years.